ALASKA HERMIT THRUSH. 
759. Hylociclila guttata. 6*4 inches. 
Range. —Alaska to Mexico, breeding in its extreme northern 
range. These birds are noted for their sweet and musical 
song, which may be heard from the swamps and thickets 
in which they make their home. They nest either on or near 
the ground, building it of shreds of vines, leaves and grasses. 
Four bluish green eggs, unmarked, are usually laid (.85x.65). 
AUDUBON HERMIT THRUSH. 
759a. Hylociclila g. auduboni. 7 1 /2 inches. 
Range. —Rocky Mountain region, from British Columbia to 
Arizona. Tail is much lighter than above, and bird larger. 
Their habits in home life are the same, this bird having 
the stronger and sweeter voice of the two (not illustrated). 
WESTERN ROBIN. 
761a. Planesticus migratorius propinquus. 1014 inches. 
Range. —West of the Rockies, from British Columbia to 
Mexico. This is not the familiar bird that is found in the 
east, but is very secluded, and its song is seldom heard. 
Nest is made of leaves, grass and twigs, plastered with mud. 
Four greenish blue eggs (1.15 x.80). 
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